Brave

Made in Japan

Japan is a country synonymous with craft, where the pursuit of perfection is a common and well-practiced trait, whether in modern technologies like automobiles and electronics or in more historical practices like lacquer ware and ceramics. For this reason it made sense for us to visit the Land of the Rising Sun in search of some of the best examples of Japanese craft from both the old and new schools. The products certainly live up to their reputation with designs and quality that compete strongly with their global counterparts.

So why look at Japan now? We like it from two angles - the minimal and elegant Japanese aesthetic is relevant to the modern man's lifestyle. Unlike his female counterpart, he is more likely to look for unadorned and functional yet still beautiful and unique accessories. In addition, as Smithsonian Magazine recently pointed out (although it was never any secret), Japan has an excellent tradition of taking foreign products and concepts and refining them until they are better than the original. We hope you enjoy!